Description
Holly jolly christmas citrus cocktail blends festive flavors into a delightful seasonal drink. Sparkling notes of orange and cranberry mingle with holiday spirit, creating a refreshing celebration in a glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz (90 ml) sparkling water or ginger ale
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka or gin
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz (15 ml) ginger syrup
- Orange slices
- Lime slices
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprig
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Generously fill a chilled glass with crystalline ice cubes, creating a frosty foundation for the festive cocktail.
- Rim Enhancement: Trace the glass rim with a citrus wedge, then delicately dip into sparkling sugar for a glamorous, festive touch.
- Cocktail Fusion: In a chilled shaker, combine vodka or gin, freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit, lime juices, and ginger syrup, creating a vibrant liquid harmony.
- Mixing Technique: Shake the mixture vigorously for 10 seconds, allowing the ingredients to blend and develop a unified, effervescent character.
- Pouring and Finishing: Smoothly strain the luminous mixture into the prepared glass, then top with sparkling water or ginger ale to introduce a playful, bubbly dimension.
- Garnish and Presentation: Artfully arrange an orange or lime slice, scatter crimson cranberries, and crown with a fragrant rosemary sprig, transforming the drink into a visual holiday celebration.
Notes
- Optimize Citrus Balance: Mix citrus juices in equal proportions to achieve a harmonious, bright flavor without overwhelming acidity.
- Enhance Chilling Technique: Use large, slow-melting ice cubes to prevent rapid dilution and maintain the cocktail’s robust flavor profile.
- Master Sugar Rim Precision: Apply light pressure when rimming the glass to ensure an even, delicate sugar coating without clumping.
- Select Premium Spirits: Choose high-quality vodka or gin with clean, crisp undertones that complement the citrus and ginger notes seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg